The president celebrates the 250th anniversary of the US Army as demonstrators hold "No Kings" events from coast to coast.

President Donald Trump celebrated the "fighting spirit and unyielding force" of the American military in remarks following a parade in Washington, D.C. commemorating the 250th anniversary of the armed services that saw a grand showing of the military's power throughout the National Mall.

The president, on his 79th birthday, sat on a special viewing stand south of the White House to watch the display of American military might.